In this empowering episode of the Balance Boldly Podcast, Naketa Ren Thigpen addresses the complexities of navigating unsupportive partnerships during pivotal life or career transitions. As part of The Alignment Exit Series, she builds on earlier episodes by exploring the crucial concept of creating “air”—space for growth—through auditing, investigating, and recalibrating relationships. Sharing her powerful […]

March 12, 2025

Navigating Unsupportive Partnerships

In this impactful episode of the Balanced Boldly Podcast, Naketa Ren Thigpen explores how misaligned relationships can drain your energy, disrupt your physical and spiritual well-being, and hinder your success. Have you ever felt emotionally drained or physically off after an interaction? It’s not just in your head—these toxic relationships can throw your endocrine system […]

March 5, 2025

The Silent Weight of Misaligned Relationships at Home and Work

In this impactful episode of the Balanced Boldly Podcast, Naketa Ren Thigpen explores how misaligned relationships can drain your energy, disrupt your physical and spiritual well-being, and hinder your success. Have you ever felt emotionally drained or physically off after an interaction? It’s not just in your head—these toxic relationships can throw your endocrine system […]

March 5, 2025

The Silent Weight of Misaligned Relationships at Home and Work

In this episode of the BBP, host Naketa Ren Thigpen chats with Ashley Stanford, a digital marketing consultant and freelance expert with over 15 years of experience. This episode explores Ashley’s path from career burnout to achieving balance and fulfillment. She discusses using tools like Danielle Laporte’s “The Desire Map” to identify core desired feelings […]

October 9, 2024

Harnessing the Power of Boundaries: Ashley Stanford on Work-Life Balance and Self-Care

Welcome to the Balance Boldly podcast, where ambitious women and a few brave men find their stride. Join host Naketa Ren Thigpen with mogul-in-the-making Akinyi Ochieng! Co-founder of ORISUN, a clean beauty line, and board chair of SOS Sahel, Akinyi shares her journey of tackling global challenges and her insights on maintaining balance. From transforming […]

October 2, 2024

From Burnout to Balance: Lessons from Akinyi Ochieng

Welcome to the Balance Boldly podcast, where ambitious women and a few brave men find their stride. Join host Naketa Ren Thigpen with mogul-in-the-making Akinyi Ochieng! Co-founder of ORISUN, a clean beauty line, and board chair of SOS Sahel, Akinyi shares her journey of tackling global challenges and her insights on maintaining balance. From transforming […]

October 2, 2024

From Burnout to Balance: Lessons from Akinyi Ochieng

In this episode of the Balance Boldly podcast, host Naketa Ren Thigpen welcomes Shilpa Alimchandani, the brilliant mind behind Mookti Consulting. Discussing creating human-centered workplaces and transformational change, Shilpa shares her insights emphasizing authenticity, managing internalized expectations, and aligning one’s career with personal values. She shares her background as the firstborn daughter of immigrants, and […]

September 25, 2024

Understanding Culture and Identity: Shilpa Alimchandani’s Personal and Professional Insights

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